Google's Gemini for Home update is expanding its reach beyond Nest devices, now working on several third-party Google Assistant speakers. This is a significant development, as it means users of older, less popular Google Assistant speakers can now enjoy the improved Gemini for Home experience. The update is an opt-in process, rolling out in waves, and is impressive in its scope, targeting every Google Assistant speaker ever sold, from the original Google Home in 2016 to the Nest Audio. While Google has been focused on its own Nest speakers, it's now taking steps to support third-party hardware as well. Some users have reported that older third-party Assistant speakers have been updated to Gemini for Home, and Google has confirmed it's working with brands to make this happen. The most notable example is the Insignia speaker from Best Buy, which has received the Gemini update. Users have also claimed that the Lenovo Smart Clock series has been updated, though the evidence is less clear. The question remains: how many of these third-party Google Assistant speakers will be compatible with Gemini? If you've received Gemini for Home and are seeing it supported on third-party speakers, let us know which models in the comments below! For more on Gemini, check out our articles on Android Auto, web redesign, and enabling new Gemini voices. Follow Ben on Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram for more updates.
